January 2011 Notable Toys — Dolls

Each little tot is small enough for young children to play with and feature a molded face and beanbag bottom. Every doll has their very own colorful themed pajamas that match their personal sleeping bag (sold separately.) Launch date: January 2011.

Each action packed figure comes with their own sports equipment: hockey puck and stick, skateboard, snowboard, soccer ball and football. Magnetized feet and hands allow each action figure to grab their gear. The line features 5 different action figures: Slap Shot Sam, Touchdown Dylan, Shredding Sean, Goalie Gavin, and Half Pipe Pete. Launch date: March 2011.

Meet all of the Special Edition Groovy Girl dolls that have been added to this soft doll collection. Each doll has her own theme and story to tell. Each dolls features a unique, playful design. Characters include Chef Charlotte, Irish Steppin’ Adelaene, Bianca Ballerina, and Ballroom Bella.) Launch date: January 2011.

This carry case has vibrant summer colors on the outside and a paradise beach inside. Girls can carry anything from sunglasses and sunscreen to sandwiches and juice.

This beautiful Barbie ZipBin®Clutch is a girly accessory for any outfit.  With Barbie-pink woven designs on the front dressing room on the inside, the Barbie ZipBin Clutch  lets every girl make a statement. Launch date: June 1st, 2011.

This mansion doubles as storage. When fully opened, it is a girly, two story house for Barbie and her friends. When shut, kids can store anything from Barbie to makeup to notes passed in class.

This line of seven dolls is soft and huggable, with baby-safe embroidered features.

This line of hand puppets features charactes from Puppet Heap's short films "Mother Hubbard" and "I Knew an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly." “We’re very excited about the launch of Puppet Heap Playthings™,” said Paul Andrejco, Puppet Heap’s founder and CEO, “Putting the magic of Puppet Heap’s creative team into the hands of a wider consumer audience is what this new branch of the company is all about.”

These plush animals sit atop a child's wrist and hold a writing implement along with the child while they write or draw. "It is functional plush that educates and excites," PenPalz Entertainment told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2011

This fun, colorful set comes with Racal Rally the cat and 6 accessory. The transparent spinning wheel can be used with your other Furry Frenzies pets. — As of 1.07.2011 this product had 4 out of 5 stars on Walmart.com and was the #14 bestselling item in the Dolls & Dollhouses category. Pros: Easy assembly; works with other FurReal pets; many accessories. Cons: Batteries not included; must apply decals before use.

This durable miniature ferris wheel really spins the Lalaloopsy doll sitting in the swinging teacup seat. This colorful set comes with one Lalaloopsy figurine but can fit up to four. As of 1.06.2011 this product was listed as a best seller in the Dolls & Stuffed Animals category on Toysrus.com. Pros: Colorful; Encourages imaginative play. Cons: Can be difficult for small children to position pieces.

Douglas Company extends their Sassy Pet Sak™ line to include two new Fairy Sassy Saks™ and two new Princess Sassy Saks™. “Princess and Fairy Sassy Saks™ are designed to appeal to every girl,” Erika Radich, marketing manager of Douglas Company told TDmonthly. Princess Sassy Saks come with an Auburn or Blonde princess doll in a ruffled, pink and red satin purse. Fairy Sassy Saks contain an Auburn or Blonde Fairy doll in a purse of lavender and pink. The purse can be used on its own as a fashion accessory, or to carry around the doll inside.

These soft-sculpt dolls that give birth features a "baby" that resides in the doll's abdomen, and is then extracted through an elastic vaginal opening. The newborn comes with its own woven umbilical cord and placenta. Mom and babe can snap together at the breast for feeding. The dolls can be custom-made to reflect any race or culture for an additional fee.

Made in Brazil, these life-like babies that float inside a magic bubble feature artistic characteristics such as skin, touch, and other life-like baby properties. Sculpted by Luciana Miglioranzi.
Awards: 2009 DotY Award Industry Choice, 2009 DotY Award People's Choice, 2010 IDEX Tiny Treasures

Meet Mrs. Pinkelmeyer, Silliest, Warmest Know-It-All™ and her lovable dog Moopus McGlinden. Follow their adventures in the Pinkelmeyer book series, dance along with their music or snuggle up with their plush, singing doll as they inspire self-esteem in children through love, warmth and silliness.

Andy Mills is a fashion-doll first: an openly gay event planner. Made of vinyl and hard plastic, this new, original sculpt doll has hand-painted facial features and comes dressed in a sharp pin-striped suit, complete with a contrasting pocket square and spectacles. He has blue eyes and wigged brunette hair. He’s a full 17” high.

This doll's soft vinyl face is infused with a delightfully gentle vanilla fragrance, and its soft round body is perfect for hugging and cuddling.  Following the Waldorf tradition, this doll's minimal facial features allow the child to image their own faces and feelings for the dolls.  Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 7.7 x 10.4 inches ; 1.2 pounds.

This exclusive variant set features Nohell dressed for the season in a festive blood red, velvet touch holiday dress with white faux fur trim and real jingling bells on her boots. This variant also features coal black hair and "frozen" blue lips.  Also included is a luxurious raven black stocking decorated with a festive crossbones of a skull and candy canes. The stocking features festive faux fur that coordinates with that on Nohell's dress, and a hidden loop for hanging on the mantle with care.  Nohell is 10inches tall, and is packaged, with the stocking, in a special snow white colored coffin.  Limited edition of 666 pieces.

This playset comes with Lauren (dressed in her embroidered ladybug costume), flower pots, a watering pail, a wheelbarrow, a garden fence, a fold-out play scene and much more.
— Paula of Frosted Fingers described Lauren as one of the “cutest little positionable figurines.” She found herself playing with the “adorable” playset even without her daughter.
— At Shop with Me Mama, Kim “really liked” the “tough and strong feeling” durable plastic used for the doll and her accessories. With so many pieces, the “cute and fun” set was “reasonably priced” in Kim’s opinion.

Girls can play out the role of bride and bridal party with Barbie® I Can Be™ Bridal Gift Set plus have access to online content that also creates a digital destination for girls to further “try on” the role as well! Code inside each package unlocks career-themed content online. Includes 5 dolls (Barbie®, Ken®, Skipper®, Kelly® and Tommy®) plus accessories.
 — As of 10.25.10, this product was listed in the top 30 best-selling toys and games on Target.com.

Stephenie Meyer's Twilight tells the tale of teenage romance between mortal Bella Swan, and the intriguing, dazzlingly beautiful vampire, Edward Cullen. The cultural phenomenon continues with New Moon, the follow-up movie to Twilight, in which Stephenie Meyer introduces werewolf Jacob Black as a new love interest for the main character Bella Swan. Get all three collectible dolls at one great low price.  The Barbie Pink Label - Twilight Collector Doll 3-Pack Bundle includes Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black.
— As of 10.25.10, this product was rated #11 in Walmart's Dollhouses and Furniture.

Designed to be an ordinary ragdoll, something extraordinary happened and this Bitty Buttons Doll magically came to life on the day her last stitch was sewn. Made from pieces of an Eskimo's scarf and sewn on the first day of winter, Mittens can't help but love the snow. She is always ready to start a snowball fight or go skiing and warms up with delicious hot cocoa and a cozy fire. With her cuddly pet polar bear, Mittens always has a pal ready to play in the snow with her.
— As of 10.25.2010, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews on ToysRUs.com and this product was listed No. 2 in ToysRUs.com's best-selling toys. PROS: Adorable  CONS: Made of hard plastic, not huggable.
— Just before Black Friday, parents complained to the New York Post of a “Cabbage Patch’ like hysteria” over Loopsy.

Features bending knees with crawling movements.  Turns head from side to side.  Straightens the knees to stand up.  Can twist at the waist and turn its head.  Giggles, sings and talks.

The Adventures of Zylie and Friends is a new award-winning collection of lovable plush characters, fashionable outfits, and educational stories. The line follows Zylie, a young bear from Manhattan, on her exciting adventures around the world where she meets new friends, collects new outfits, and learns about new countries and cultures. The characters come packaged in their own Adventure Kits, complete with 18" 5-jointed plush bear, signature outfit, accessories, passport, and a storybook from the series.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Picks; 2010 Parent's Choice Approved; 2010 NAPPA Rising Star; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year Award; 2011 PAL Award